How to discreetly straighten teeth

For many teenagers and adults, obtaining straight teeth is not as
simple as having a corrective device placed on their teeth for a certain amount
of time. There are many psychological and physical factors that may lead them
to hesitate about their decision to have this positive, life changing treatment
done.

Such factors include potential discrimination at school and in the
work place. When a professional business person feels that they need to uphold a
particular image, or their business depends on their professional persona, for
public speaking or for other related scenarios then having their teeth
straightened traditionally, which can take up to and beyond 2 years to
complete, just simply doesn’t seem to be an option.

It isn’t disputed that receiving treatment to straighten one’s
teeth will lead to an improvement in one’s mental health as well as a more
positive overall outlook towards one’s body image. It is also immensely
beneficial for a patient’s physical health and well-being, as they will
experience a healthier mouth with straighter teeth.

Therefore, dentists and researchers have found several ways in
which to offer their patients the ability to straighten their teeth without
feeling embarrassed or concerned about the journey that they must undertake in
order to achieve their healthier smile. One of the most popular and successful
methods that has been developed is the use of clear braces
in Birmingham.

How are these different to traditional methods?

Traditional devices consist of brackets that are glued to teeth
and wires that connect each bracket. A dentist will manipulate the wires to
pull a patient’s teeth and jaw into the correct alignment over a predetermined
amount of time.

They are still in use today for complex cases, as they give the
dentist more control over the manipulation of the teeth positioning. However
for less complicated and more straightforward procedures, patients can be
offered the wearing of a clear tray instead.

By using innovative technology, a detailed digital scan can be
used to recreate an image of a patient’s teeth. This image can be uploaded into
software that can precisely determine the exact means by which teeth can be
moved into a more aesthetically pleasing and healthier alignment in the
fastest, most comfortable and most successful way possible.

Clear and removable trays can then be machine made to perfectly
fit a patient’s teeth, with a new tray being used approximately every 2 weeks
until teeth have been pushed into alignment.

The benefits of this treatment include providing patients with a
sense of control and freedom over their teeth straightening journey. They are
able to remove the trays whilst eating or during an infrequent special occasion
so that they do not have to feel burdened by their teeth straightening device.
As long as the patient wears their aligners for
20 or more hours each day, they are expected to achieve the results that they
have discussed with their dentist. There is also a massive community online for
all people who are wearing such invisible aligners and the technology available
to ensure that their journey is going smoothly all adds to a more pleasant and
enjoyable teeth straightening experience.